We Survived Christmas!!!

Congratulations...we survived Christmas!!!! Not only that, we survived 2011 with its lousy economy, unemployment, etc. Our hope is that 2012 sees an improved economy, our young men and women home from overseas, and Peace in our land.

On a personal note, I was once again very lucky this Christmas. I didn't get the rocks in my socks I probably deserved. One of my favorite gifts was a bottle of Titos Vodka. It comes all the way from the Lone Star state, Texas. Unlike its competition from Poland or Russia, Titos is made from yellow corn which is GLUTEN FREE. So for those of us with tummy issues this is a great alternative especially when we're getting ready to celebrate the New Year. The more traditional New Year's beverage is CHAMPAGNE, which can range anywhere from $3.99 a bottle to $140.00 for the very exquisite Dom Perinion. Us regular folks usually select J.Roget at $4.99 a bottle. DECISIONS! DECISIONS!! DECISIONS! Whatever you choose UFS want to thank you for your continued support and wish you all a Fantastic 2012.

~Claire Serafin Wiegand

Christmas Magic

Here at UFS the Christmas magic has filled the stores...Our employees decidedly believe in Santa. They keep asking how GOOD do you have to be? (If only we knew the answer to that, or exactly why they're asking?) Our customers are also full of holiday cheer thanks in part to the wonderful holiday beverage tastings. Did I tell you about the Tequila Rose, a passionate combination of Strawberry cream liquor with a splash of tequila? OMG!!!! That's a Merry Christmas in a bottle. My other favorite is the Original Mother's Old Fashion Apple Pie Liquor, mixed with a little warm apple cider and you'd swear you were eating pie. Yum yum.

If you need any supplies to help you celebrate the holidays we're here stocked and ready. Besides the consumables we have plenty of holiday decor, wrappings, etc. We won't even ask you if you've been good or not...hee hee hee!

UFS Christmas Savings

It's Christmas time! For most children this is probably the best time of the year. There's usually snow in the Midwest coupled with Christmas carols, hot chocolate, marshmallows and a vacation from school.

For adults it means those things plus the opportunity to take advantage of the sales. Here at UFS we love sales and as a result we have been giving 24 Days of Savings this Christmas season. On our website we have been sharing coupons with our customers every 2 days for your shopping delight!

Check back every 2 days from now until Christmas Eve to capitalize on our savings!

What are you thankful for?

Every year around this time I feel like people forget about Thanksgiving and skip right to Christmas shopping. Based on the tradition of this season I want to share what I am thankful for this year. I'm thankful for the obvious: family, friends, good health, etc. But I'm also thankful for much more. I asked the people at UFS what they are thankful for, here are a few responses I got....

Claire, Manager
Yes it's that time of year...Thanksgiving when we celebrate our founding fathers who mastered the art of celebratory eating, the turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, and everyone's favorite pumpkin pie. But also we have the opportunity to surround ourselves with the family who mean so much to us. It's Fun. Sometime during our party we all just need to spend a minute and remember our blessing and our great God who has given us so much. As for myself I am thankful for many, many things, my country, the young men and women who sacrifice so I can be free, my family both at home and at UFS, and our wonderful customers who are loyal and supportive. After 30 years we continue to do business on Adams Street and some may say it's a miracle, we say God has truly blessed us. Happy Thanksgiving!

Tina, Customer Service Desk
As you all know the holidays are almost here so let's take a few minutes to slow down, take a deep breath and reflect on what we have to be thankful for! We have so many blessings in our lives: family, friends, jobs, homes and the list goes on and on! I don't know about all of you but I know that I can remember a time when life was a lot simpler and the holidays were centered more on enjoying good company and good food than around gifts and the like. Why don't we all try this year to get back a little bit of those "good old days", try to smile a little more, say "Hi" to the people you meet and instead of buying a gift, make a donation to charity! Not only will you make someone else feel better but you will feel better about yourself too. Know that even the smallest gesture of kindness will come back to you tenfold, after all, isn't that what this season is all about? Try it, I know you'll like it! Have a fabulous holiday season!

So what are you thankful for? Leave a comment and let us know!

Trick or Treat!

Halloween is less than a week away! I remember when I was child that was the talk of the school. "What are you going to be for Halloween?!" Everyone wanted to know and as children we were eager to tell. Now in my adult life I still get invited to Halloween parties but it's not the same as the joy of getting candy on that day. I've noticed that as an adult the same question seems to arise. Most years I pay it no attention, but this year I'm thinking of possible costumes. Thankfully we have costumes for 50% off already in our store. I won't have to go far to find something that suits my needs.

So what are you going to be for Halloween?!

Football Frenzy

I don't know what's better. The beginning of the school year to signify the beginning of High School football or the start of College football. Some people could arguably say that the season opener for the NFL is the best part of the fall as well. Either way it goes we have awesome deals year round to support any need that one may have. I must say I am a football fan and I personally prefer to watch the Junior Football League (JFL) in the area more than anything. We have a pop-up cooler at UFS that would be perfect to put water in for my nephew's entire team when it's his week to bring beverages. Because his games are on Saturday mornings the cooler can also double as a great tailgating tool Friday night for the high school games. I plan to go see my Alma mater play in October for the Homecoming game and will definitely need a cooler and chair for tailgating purposes. Nothing better than a cooler on wheels that has easy access to the beverages. Another great tailgating item will be the Bulls-Eye washers game. It's great for this time of the year.

I think I'm set for some great football! How about you?!

Probably the 2nd Best Part of the Year!!!

For the vactioner....

Clothes? Check! Shoes? Check! All packed and ready to go? Check! Check! This is the best time of the year! VACATION!!! I love vacation because you get to go to a new place [possibly] and explore the surroundings. The curiosity and anticipation that arises from traveling somewhere new whether near or far is exciting. This year we are using the holiday weekend to take a road trip to New Orleans, the Big Easy! There's so much to do and see in New Orleans I don't think we know where to begin.

Every trip starts with packing and where better to buy some new luggage than UFS? That's just what I did! I found a great deal on luggage for this extended weekend trip as well as some jewelry that I can wear. Getting ready to travel this holiday weekend? Stop into UFS and see what great deals we have!



For the Stay-cationer....

If you are staying in town this holiday weekend we still have items you can use! Start with the Commercial 6ft. table to put all your cookout needs on. We also have Kingsford bags of charcoal for $6.99 to use for your grilling experience. Having family and friends over this weekend? We have plenty of chips to add to your food selection as well as many beverages to choose from. Make sure to check our current sales ad for the hottest deals that end on Monday, July 4th!

Be safe this weekend and enjoy your time whether it be in town or out of town. UFS will be here the entire holiday weekend if you need anything, come visit us and we will help you the best we can!